FT After School Program Director - Brooklyn

About the role

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to fill the After School Program Director role. In this full-time role, you will be accountable for the growth, quality, and success of the assigned after-school program operation, its students, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and implements programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
• Counsels staff on program operations and provides feedback on performance.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department.
• Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
• Collaborates with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and New York Edge Curriculum and Training Departments to develop and implement monthly all-staff professional development workshops/seminars.
• Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
• Prepares various documents and reports (e.g., attendance, daily activities, daily program content, program design, etc.) for internal and external reporting.
• Supports all team members, including in-direct reports, and provides feedback as needed.
• Maintains a positive, patient, and calm demeanor, and establishes a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with goals with student achievement and performance.
• Maintains all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work.
• At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person, virtually and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow, while maintaining a positive, patient and calm demeanor, and establishing a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
• Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Benefits

This role requires you to be in person. Pay: $58,500 - $62,500 (salary offer will be commensurate with experience and education).

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Days/shifts vary depending on site needs)

Pay

$58,500 - $62,500 (salary offer will be commensurate with experience and education)

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Days/shifts vary depending on site needs)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but is required to interact with the community at-large during events, outreach, and trips.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs, lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work hours will be consistent Monday through Friday with potential for some weekend or evening scheduled activities or events.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.